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What’s the difference between Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists

Melissa Baker was diagnosed with nearsightedness early in childhood-an unremarkable diagnosis. But with each regular visit to her family optometrist, she became more nearsighted and her glasses became thicker. It wasn’t until a skiing accident led Melissa to an ophthalmologist at age 15 that she learned her true diagnosis: glaucoma, a disease that rarely affects […]

Opticians vs Optometrists vs Ophthalmologists – What’s the Difference

Melissa Baker was detected with nearsightedness early in childhood-an average medical diagnosis. With each routine check out to her family eye doctor, she became more nearsighted and her glasses ended up being thicker. It wasn’t until a snowboarding mishap led Melissa to an ophthalmologist at age 15 that she discovered her real diagnosis: glaucoma, an […]

Consumers Urged To Learn More About Their Eye Care Providers

Let’s share an industry story:  Melissa Thompson was diagnosed with nearsightedness early in childhood – an unremarkable diagnosis. But with each regular visit to her family optometrist, she became more nearsighted and her glasses became thicker. It wasn’t until a skiing accident led Melissa to an ophthalmologist at age 15 that she learned her true diagnosis: […]